For a Christian, death is not a tragedy, but a glorious promotion – not a sad end, but a glorious beginning.

Paul the apostle stated: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far!” Philippians 1:21-23 (NIV).